Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormonal byproduct of testosterone formed when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase acts upon testosterone. DHT plays a key role in the sexual development of people assigned male at birth (AMAB) including the development of facial hair, a deeper...
It is commonly believed that high or low testosterone levels can cause thinning hair or balding. While this androgenic hormone indeed plays a role in hair growth and hair loss, the relationship is indirect and complex. How Does Testosterone Affect Hair? During...